About this role
New Meaning Centre: NMT Enrichment Centre, Aylesbury
Type: Full time, Permanent, All-year-round
Hours: 37.5 hours
Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Job Reference: BUCAYCAT042601
Closing date: 12/05/26
Start date: August 2026
Introduction
Do you want a role where your skills can genuinely change a young person’s life? Are you someone who finds real satisfaction in guiding others — whether that’s been in a busy kitchen, a café, a youth centre, or through community based work?
We’re looking for a Tutor to launch our brand-new “Introduction to Catering” course at our expanded Aylesbury Enrichment Centre — a building many people still know as the former Healthy Living Centre in Walton Court. The site includes a fully functioning café, which will become the practical heart of this exciting new programme.
This role is perfect for someone who brings real-world experience and a passion for helping young people grow. You might have completed a formal catering qualification but discovered your real strength lies in mentoring and supporting young people. Or you may have spent years working in kitchens — the person who naturally takes newcomers under their wing, teaches them the ropes, and helps them feel confident, even without formal teaching or catering qualifications. If you care about food, people, and positive change, you’ll fit right in.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new course from the ground up. You’ll create a welcoming, hands-on learning experience where learners aged 15–25 can build confidence, learn foundational catering and hospitality skills, and experience the rhythm of real café work in a safe, encouraging environment.
Many of our learners have additional needs or have struggled in traditional education. They thrive when learning feels calm, practical, and rooted in real life. As our Introduction to Catering Tutor, you’ll be the person who helps them take small steps, celebrat